Asphalt test Questions with Verified
Answers
Before cleaning an asphalt shovel, it should be heated - ANSWERSBy placing it in a hit
asphalt mix
After removing a tamper from the tool heater, the tamper should be - ANSWERSSet
down gently
A roller is said to be of the pneumatic type if it - ANSWERSHas steel rolls
Expansion joints in asphalt pavement are - ANSWERSGenerally not used
An asphalt worker should always make sure that his tools are kept in good condition
because - ANSWERSDefective tools may cause accidents
Honeycombing of a sheet of asphalt will generally be prevented by careful -
ANSWERSRaking
Of the following tools, a lute resembles MOST closely a - ANSWERSRake
A pouring pot would MOST likely be used to - ANSWERSFill cracks in pavement
To prevent an asphalt mixture from sticking to the inside of the truck that transports it,
the surfaces should be sprayed with - ANSWERSThin fuel oil
If the asphalt mixture sticks to the rolls of a roller, the BEST action is to -
ANSWERSMop the rolls with water
A template is used - ANSWERSAs a guide in shaping the surface of a pavement
A tarpaulin is used in asphalt work to - ANSWERSKeep the mixture warm
Tampers and smoothers are used primarily - ANSWERSAlong curbs, and at manhole
and value boxes
The shape of a blade of an asphalt stirrer is - ANSWERSTriangular
Of the following tools, a maul is MOST nearly like a(n) - ANSWERSHammer
A scarifier would MOST probably be used for - ANSWERSBreaking up an old asphalt
surface
, The times teeth of an asphalt rake should have a length ________ of the mixture -
ANSWERS1/2 inch greater than the loose depth
The fuel used in a fire box is USUALLY - ANSWERSOil
An asphalt mix that gives off a blue smoke is - ANSWERSToo hot
Surface slickness is MOST likely to result from - ANSWERSExcessive asphalt on the
surface
If you do not understand the directions of your foreman you should - ANSWERSTell him
to explain the instructions again
A barricade should be used to - ANSWERSClose off a street
The BEST thing to do when the handle of a pick becomes loose is to - ANSWERSStop
work and repair the pick or get a new one
Asphalt workers should fasten their trouser legs tightly around the ankles MAINLY to -
ANSWERSProtect the legs from burns
The BEST way to repair a fat spot in an asphalt macadem pavement is to -
ANSWERSHeat the spot and cut away the excess asphalt
A roller should continue to roll an asphalt pavement until - ANSWERSAll roller marks
are eliminated and the mixture is well compressed
The MAIN reason why an asphalt worker should NOT work with sponge runner-soled
shoes is that they - ANSWERSAre easily punctured by sharp objects
The MOST. Important consideration in determining weather a smoothing iron is in good
working condition should be that - ANSWERSThere are no nicks in the bottom surface
A sheet asphalt mix should not contain - ANSWERSCrushed rock
Adding gasoline r to asphaltic cement will make the asphalt - ANSWERSSofter
The BEST way to lift a heavy object is to - ANSWERSPlace feet about shoulder width
apart and bend at the knees to reach down to the object
Proper drainage of a street is LEAST dependent upon the ______ the street -
ANSWERSManholes in
Operation of a jack hammer used by a repair gang would normally require a -
ANSWERSCompressor
Answers
Before cleaning an asphalt shovel, it should be heated - ANSWERSBy placing it in a hit
asphalt mix
After removing a tamper from the tool heater, the tamper should be - ANSWERSSet
down gently
A roller is said to be of the pneumatic type if it - ANSWERSHas steel rolls
Expansion joints in asphalt pavement are - ANSWERSGenerally not used
An asphalt worker should always make sure that his tools are kept in good condition
because - ANSWERSDefective tools may cause accidents
Honeycombing of a sheet of asphalt will generally be prevented by careful -
ANSWERSRaking
Of the following tools, a lute resembles MOST closely a - ANSWERSRake
A pouring pot would MOST likely be used to - ANSWERSFill cracks in pavement
To prevent an asphalt mixture from sticking to the inside of the truck that transports it,
the surfaces should be sprayed with - ANSWERSThin fuel oil
If the asphalt mixture sticks to the rolls of a roller, the BEST action is to -
ANSWERSMop the rolls with water
A template is used - ANSWERSAs a guide in shaping the surface of a pavement
A tarpaulin is used in asphalt work to - ANSWERSKeep the mixture warm
Tampers and smoothers are used primarily - ANSWERSAlong curbs, and at manhole
and value boxes
The shape of a blade of an asphalt stirrer is - ANSWERSTriangular
Of the following tools, a maul is MOST nearly like a(n) - ANSWERSHammer
A scarifier would MOST probably be used for - ANSWERSBreaking up an old asphalt
surface
, The times teeth of an asphalt rake should have a length ________ of the mixture -
ANSWERS1/2 inch greater than the loose depth
The fuel used in a fire box is USUALLY - ANSWERSOil
An asphalt mix that gives off a blue smoke is - ANSWERSToo hot
Surface slickness is MOST likely to result from - ANSWERSExcessive asphalt on the
surface
If you do not understand the directions of your foreman you should - ANSWERSTell him
to explain the instructions again
A barricade should be used to - ANSWERSClose off a street
The BEST thing to do when the handle of a pick becomes loose is to - ANSWERSStop
work and repair the pick or get a new one
Asphalt workers should fasten their trouser legs tightly around the ankles MAINLY to -
ANSWERSProtect the legs from burns
The BEST way to repair a fat spot in an asphalt macadem pavement is to -
ANSWERSHeat the spot and cut away the excess asphalt
A roller should continue to roll an asphalt pavement until - ANSWERSAll roller marks
are eliminated and the mixture is well compressed
The MAIN reason why an asphalt worker should NOT work with sponge runner-soled
shoes is that they - ANSWERSAre easily punctured by sharp objects
The MOST. Important consideration in determining weather a smoothing iron is in good
working condition should be that - ANSWERSThere are no nicks in the bottom surface
A sheet asphalt mix should not contain - ANSWERSCrushed rock
Adding gasoline r to asphaltic cement will make the asphalt - ANSWERSSofter
The BEST way to lift a heavy object is to - ANSWERSPlace feet about shoulder width
apart and bend at the knees to reach down to the object
Proper drainage of a street is LEAST dependent upon the ______ the street -
ANSWERSManholes in
Operation of a jack hammer used by a repair gang would normally require a -
ANSWERSCompressor
